2015 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY service

Off-road operation
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints, Lubricateif equipped with grease fittings.Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Replace engine air filter.
Change engine oil and filter.Every 5000 miles (8000km) or six monthsInspect the wheels and related components for abnormalnoise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires*, inspect tires for wear and measure treaddepth.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals ifnon-sealed bearings are used.Every 30000 miles (48000km)
Change rear axle fluid (F-450 and F-550 only).Every 50000 miles (80000km)
Change transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).Every 60000 miles (96000km)
*Vehicles with dual rear wheels should rotate the front wheels when specified; rear wheelsonly if unusual wear is noted.
Exclusive use of E85 (Flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regularunleaded fuel.Every oil change interval
6.7L Diesel Engine
See the diesel supplement for specialoperating condition information.
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the NormalSchedule:
Axle Maintenance
Change the axle fluid anytime an axle issubmerged in water.
Rear axles and power take-off units withsynthetic fluid and light-duty trucksequipped with Ford-design axles arelubricated for life; do not check or changefluid unless a leak is suspected, service isrequired or the assembly has beensubmerged in water. During long periodsof trailer towing with outside temperaturesabove 70°F (21°C) and at wide-openthrottle for long periods above 45 mph (72km/h), change non-synthetic rear axle fluidevery 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) orthree months, whichever comes first. Thisinterval can be waived if the axle is filledwith 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meeting
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Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A, partnumber F1TZ-19580-B, or equivalent. Addfriction modifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A) orequivalent for complete refill ofTraction-Lok rear axles. See Capacitiesand Specifications (page 301).
Additional Axle Maintenance for F-450and F-550
Change rear axle fluid every 100000 miles(160000 kilometers) under normal drivingconditions on all commercial applications.When operating your vehicle at or nearmaximum gross vehicle weights, changethe rear axle fluid every 50000 miles(80000 kilometers). In addition, followthis 50000-mile (80000-kilometer)schedule when operating your vehicleunder the special operating conditions,where noted.
California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, theCalifornia Air Resources Board hasdetermined that the failure to perform thismaintenance item does not nullify theemission warranty or limit recall liabilitybefore the completion of your vehicle'suseful life. Ford Motor Company, however,urges you to have all recommendedmaintenance services performed at thespecified intervals and to record all vehicleservice.
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa orlocations with similar climates using anAmerican Petroleum Institute (API)Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certificationmark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normaloil change interval is 3000 miles (5000kilometers).
If the available API SM or SN oils are notavailable, then the oil change interval is1800 miles (3000 kilometers).
Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air FilterReplacement
The life of the engine air filter and cabin airfilter is dependent on exposure to dustyand dirty conditions. Vehicles operated inthese conditions require frequentinspection and replacement of the engineair filter and cabin air filter.
Diesel Particulate Filter
The filter may need to be removed for ashcleaning at approximately 120000 miles(192000 kilometers) or greater (actualmileage can vary greatly depending uponengine and vehicle operating conditions)and replaced with a new orre-manufactured (ash cleaned) part. Thefilter may need to be replaced atapproximately 250000 miles (400000kilometers) depending upon engine andvehicle operating conditions. In both cases,the engine control system sets a servicelight (wrench icon) to inform you to bringyour vehicle to the dealer for service. Ifthere are any issues with the oxidationcatalyst or particulate filter system, aservice light (wrench or engine icon) setsby the engine control system to inform youto bring your vehicle into a dealer forservice.
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Center Console...............................................131Removable Front Cupholders.........................131Changing a Bulb..........................................250Lamp Assembly Condensation....................250Replacing Brake/Tail/Turn/Reverse LampBulbs...................................................................251Replacing Cargo Lamp and High-mountBrake Lamp Bulbs.........................................251Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (IfEquipped...........................................................251Replacing Front Clearance andIdentification Lamp Bulbs (IfEquipped).......................................................250Replacing the License Plate LampBulb....................................................................252Changing a Fuse............................................231Fuses........................................................................231Changing a Road Wheel...........................288Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation.....................................................288Location of the Spare Tire and Tools.........289Removing the Spare Tire (With Spare TireCarrier Only)...................................................290Tire Change Procedure.....................................291Changing the 12V Battery.........................244Battery Management System (IfEquipped)........................................................245Changing the Engine Air Filter................254Changing the Wiper Blades.....................246Checking MyKey System Status...............52Checking the Wiper Blades.....................246Child Restraint and Safety BeltMaintenance.................................................35Child Safety.......................................................15General Information.............................................15Child Safety Locks..........................................27Child Seat Positioning..................................26Cleaning Leather Seats.............................259WITHOUT THE KING RANCHEDITION............................................................259WITH THE KING RANCH EDITION.............260Cleaning Products.......................................256Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................261Cleaning the Engine....................................257
Cleaning the Exterior..................................256Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts......................257Exterior Chrome.................................................256Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)................256Underbody............................................................257Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens........................258Cleaning the Interior...................................258Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................258Clearing All MyKeys.......................................52Climate...........................................................408Climate Control Voice Commands..............410Climate Control.............................................103Climate Controlled Seats...........................118Cooled Seats.........................................................118Heated Seats.........................................................118Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................236Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......44Creating a MyKey...........................................50Programming/Changing ConfigurableSettings................................................................51Cruise Control...................................................61Principle of Operation.......................................176Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control................................176Customer Assistance...................................217
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Data Recording..................................................9Event Data Recording..........................................10Service Data Recording........................................9Daytime Running Lamps............................66Digital Radio...................................................316HD Radio Reception and StationTroubleshooting..............................................317Direction Indicators........................................67Lane Change..........................................................67Driver and Passenger Airbags....................37Children and Airbags...........................................42Passenger Airbag On and Off Switch ..........37Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment.........................................................41Driving Aids......................................................177Driving Hints..................................................208Driving Through Water..............................209
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DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps........................66
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Economical Driving.....................................208Electronic Locking Differential................160Activating the Electronic LockingDifferential.......................................................160Emission Control System...........................141On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)....................142Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance(I/M) Testing....................................................142End User License Agreement..................423SYNC® End User License Agreement(EULA)..............................................................423Engine Block Heater....................................134Using the Engine Block Heater......................135Engine Coolant Check...............................236Adding Engine Coolant....................................237Checking the Engine Coolant........................236Recycled Engine Coolant................................238Severe Climates.................................................238What You Should Know About Fail-SafeCooling..............................................................238Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................58Engine Oil Check..........................................235Adding Engine Oil..............................................235Engine Oil Dipstick......................................235Engine Specifications.................................301Drivebelt Routing................................................301Entertainment...............................................376A/V Inputs............................................................392AM/FM Radio......................................................378Bluetooth Audio..................................................391Browsing Device Content................................376CD............................................................................387SD Card Slot and USB Port...........................388SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (IfActivated)........................................................383Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information.................................391
Essential Towing Checks...........................193Before Towing a Trailer....................................203Dynamic Hitching Using the Rear ViewCamera System.............................................194Hitches....................................................................195Integrated Trailer Brake Controller..............198Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)........................................205Safety Chains.......................................................197Trailer Brakes.......................................................198Trailer Lamps......................................................203Trailer Towing Connector................................194Using a Step Bumper (If Equipped)...........203When Towing a Trailer.....................................203Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording..............................................9Export Unique Options..................................13Extended Service Plan (ESP).................438SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............439SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).........................438Exterior Mirrors................................................70Clearance Lamps...................................................71Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors.................................71Heated Exterior Mirrors........................................71Memory Mirrors......................................................71Power Exterior Mirrors........................................70Telescoping Mirrors..............................................72
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Fastening the Safety Belts..........................29Fastening the Cinch Tongue............................30Safety Belt Extension Assembly......................31Safety Belt Locking Modes...............................30Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........30Using the Safety Belt with Cinch Tongue(Front Center and Rear Center SeatsOnly)....................................................................29Floor Mats......................................................209Fog Lamps - FrontSee: Front Fog Lamps.........................................67Foot PedalsSee: Adjusting the Pedals.................................63Ford Credit..........................................................11(U.S. Only).................................................................11Four-Wheel Drive...........................................151Front Fog Lamps............................................67Front Seat Armrest.......................................119
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Fuel and Refueling.......................................136Fuel Consumption.......................................140Calculating Fuel Economy..............................140Filling the Tank....................................................140Fuel Filter........................................................244Fuel Quality.....................................................137Choosing the Right Fuel...................................137Choosing the Right Fuel With a Flex FuelVehicle (If Equipped)....................................137Diesel Engine........................................................137Octane Recommendations.............................137Fuel Shutoff....................................................213Fuses.................................................................223Fuse Specification Chart...........................223Passenger Compartment FusePanel..................................................................228Power Distribution Box....................................223
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener.............121Gauges................................................................75Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............76Engine Oil Pressure Gauge................................76Fuel Gauge..............................................................76Information Display..............................................77Transmission Fluid TemperatureGauge...................................................................76General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................46General Maintenance Information.......440Multi-point Inspection.....................................442Owner Checks and Services...........................441Protecting Your Investment..........................440Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.........................440Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?....................................................440Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................220Getting the Services You Need................217Away From Home...............................................217Global Opening...............................................70Opening the Windows........................................70
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake.............................................163Hazard Warning Flashers...........................213HDCSee: Using Hill Descent Control....................170Head Restraints.............................................110Adjusting the Head Restraint...........................111Heated Seats..................................................116Rear Heated Seats ..............................................117Heated Steering Wheel................................62Heated Windows and Mirrors..................108Heated Exterior Mirror......................................108Heated Rear Window.......................................108HeatingSee: Climate Control.........................................103Hill Start Assist..............................................163Using Hill Start Assist.......................................163Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................106Cooling the Interior Quickly.............................107General Hints.......................................................106Heating the Interior Quickly............................106Recommended Settings for Cooling ..........107Recommended Settings for Heating..........107Side Window Defogging in ColdWeather............................................................108Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................162Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........232
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Ignition Switch...............................................132In California (U.S. Only).............................218Information Display Control........................61Type 1.........................................................................61Type 2.......................................................................62Information Displays......................................81General Information.............................................81
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Information....................................................399911 Assist..............................................................405Alerts......................................................................405Calendar...............................................................405Sirius Travel Link................................................402SYNC Services (If Equipped, United StatesOnly).................................................................400Vehicle Health Report......................................407Information Messages..................................924WD.........................................................................101AdvanceTrac™......................................................92Alarm........................................................................92Diesel Messages...................................................93Doors and Locks...................................................96Drivetrain.................................................................96Engine.......................................................................97Fuel............................................................................97Key.............................................................................98Maintenance..........................................................98MyKey®...................................................................98Off Road................................................................100Park Aid...................................................................99Park Brake...............................................................99Power Steering.....................................................99Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................100Trailer.......................................................................101Installing Child Seats.....................................16Child Seats...............................................................16Tether Strap Attachment..................................22Tether Strap Attachment (Rear SuperCabOnly).....................................................................23Using Cinch Tongue Lap and Shoulder Belts(All Front Center, Super Cab and CrewCab Rear Center Positions)..........................19Using Lap and Shoulder Belts..........................17Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH).............................................21Using Tether Straps..............................................21Instrument Cluster.........................................75Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................66Interior Lamps..................................................67Front Map Lamps (If equipped)....................68Rear Dome and Map Lamps............................68Interior Mirror....................................................72Auto-Dimming Mirror..........................................72Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................214Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................214Jump Starting.......................................................215Preparing Your Vehicle......................................214Removing the Jumper Cables........................215
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Keyless Entry....................................................55SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD...............................................................55Keys and Remote Controls........................46
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Lighting Control..............................................65Headlamp Flasher...............................................65High Beams............................................................65Lighting..............................................................65Limited Slip Differential.............................160Load Carrying.................................................178Load Limit........................................................178Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles.............................................................185Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer..................................................................178Locking and Unlocking.................................54Autolock and Autounlock.................................54Battery Saver.........................................................55Illuminated Entry..................................................55Power Door Locks................................................54Remote Control....................................................54Smart Unlocks......................................................54Locks...................................................................54Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.......................288
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Maintenance..................................................232General Information..........................................232Manual Climate Control............................103
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Rear Seats........................................................114Folding the Rear Seat Back (Crew Cab)...............................................................................115Folding up the Rear Seat Cushion.................115Rear Under Seat Storage (Crew Cab).........116Returning the Seat to the SeatingPosition...............................................................115Rear View Camera........................................173Using the Rear View Camera System..........174Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera....................................173Recommended Towing Weights............190Calculating the Maximum Loaded TrailerWeight for Your Vehicle...............................193Refueling..........................................................138Fuel Filler Cap......................................................139Remote Control..............................................46Car Finder................................................................47Integrated Keyhead Transmitters .................46Memory Feature....................................................47Remote Start ........................................................48Replacing the Battery.........................................46Sounding a Panic Alarm....................................48Remote Start.................................................109Automatic Settings...........................................109Removing a Headlamp.............................248Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............260Replacement PartsRecommendation........................................12Collision Repairs....................................................12Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs..................................................................12Warranty on Replacement Parts.....................12Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................49Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)..............................................................222Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)...............................................................221Roadside Assistance...................................212Vehicles Sold In Canada : Getting RoadsideAssistance.........................................................212Vehicles Sold In Canada : Using RoadsideAssistance.........................................................212Vehicles Sold In The U.S.: Getting RoadsideAssistance.........................................................212Vehicles Sold In The U.S. : Using RoadsideAssistance.........................................................212
Roadside Emergencies...............................212Running-InSee: Breaking-In................................................208Running Out of Fuel....................................138Refilling With a Portable FuelContainer..........................................................138
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Safety Belt Height Adjustment.................32Safety Belt Minder.........................................33Belt-Minder™........................................................33Safety Belts......................................................28Principle of Operation........................................28Safety Belt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime...............................................................32Conditions of operation.....................................33Safety Canopy™............................................43Safety Precautions......................................136Satellite Radio...............................................318Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number(ESN).................................................................319Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............319SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service...................319Troubleshooting.................................................320Scheduled Maintenance Record...........449Scheduled Maintenance..........................440Seats..................................................................110Security..............................................................58Settings...........................................................366Clock.......................................................................367Display....................................................................367Settings.................................................................369Sound....................................................................368Vehicle...................................................................368Side Airbags.....................................................42Sitting in the Correct Position...................110Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains.................................282Snowplowing.................................................210Engine temperature while plowing...............211Installing the Snowplow..................................210Operating the Vehicle with the SnowplowAttached...........................................................210Snowplowing with your Airbag EquippedVehicle.................................................................211Transmission operation whileplowing...............................................................211
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Special Notices................................................12New Vehicle Limited Warranty.........................12Special Instructions..............................................12Using your Vehicle as an Ambulance.............13Using your Vehicle as a Stationary PowerSource...................................................................13Using your Vehicle with a Snowplow.............12Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance..............................................4446.2L and 6.8L Gasoline Engines..................4446.7L Diesel Engine..............................................447Exceptions............................................................447Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control.............................................176Stability Control............................................167Principle of Operation.......................................167Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch............................................132Starting a Gasoline Engine........................133Cold Weather Starting (Flexible FuelVehicles Only).................................................133Failure to Start.....................................................133Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................134Important Ventilating Information...............134Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving................................................................133Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary.........................................................133Starting and Stopping the Engine..........132General Information...........................................132Steering.............................................................177Steering Wheel...............................................60Storage Compartments..............................131SunroofSee: Moonroof.......................................................73Sun Visors..........................................................73Illuminated Vanity Mirror....................................73Slide-on-rod...........................................................73Supplementary Restraints System.........36Principle of Operation........................................36Symbols Glossary.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications andServices........................................................338911 Assist...............................................................338SYNC AppLink....................................................344SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions &Information (TDI) (If Equipped, UnitesStates Only).....................................................341Vehicle Health Report.....................................340SYNC™............................................................323General Information..........................................323SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................353
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Tailgate.............................................................185Bed Extender........................................................187Tailgate Lock........................................................185Tailgate Removal................................................186Tailgate Step........................................................186Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications.............301Terrain Response..........................................170Principle of Operation.......................................170The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)........................219Tire Care..........................................................265Glossary of Tire Terminology........................266Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading.............................................................265Information Contained on the TireSidewall............................................................267Temperature A B C............................................266Traction AA A B C..............................................265Treadwear............................................................265Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........282Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System.......................................283Understanding Your Tire PressureMonitoring System ......................................284TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.....................................263Towing a Trailer.............................................189Load Placement.................................................189Towing Points...............................................205Towing the Vehicle on FourWheels..........................................................207Emergency Towing............................................207Recreational Towing.........................................207
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